Study: IT's future lies with cloud computing, security and mobile
Cloud computing, security and the mobile space hold the most growth potential in the coming years, according to IT professionals surveyed by tech staffing firm Modis.
View ArticleManaging IT contractors presents unique challenges
Hiring contract tech workers is a quick, easy way to staff up a project or offload mundane tasks -- but managing them can be ticklish.
View ArticleCIO succession: Promote from within vs. hire an outsider
Tapping an outsider can bring fresh perspective and experience to the CIO's office, but it also can have a negative effect on companies' efforts to develop IT management talent internally
View ArticleTech pros getting MBAs: Necessary or not?
Earning an MBA can help tech pros to bridge the gap between business and IT, but it's no guarantee of career success, nor does it automatically translate into a bigger salary.
View Article10 trends shaping IT hiring in 2013
Concerns about the economy and budget battles on Capitol Hill have put a damper on the IT job scene, but not enough to thwart expansion.
View ArticleMarch Madness streaming-content bans don't apply to CEOs: study
To ban or not to ban? The question comes up every year as March Madness approaches and companies fret about the potential for sluggish networks and lost productivity if employees tune in to games...
View ArticleMost Americans don't want wearable tech like iWatch, Google Glass
Apple's anticipated iWatch and Google Glass have provoked plenty of headlines, but a recent poll shows that a majority of well-heeled Americans with college degrees wouldn't consider buying or wearing...
View ArticleWorst -- and best -- IT interview questions
Why are manhole covers round? Why do you ask? Tech managers weigh in on the practice of using brainteasers to screen IT candidates and share their own favorite interview questions.
View Article10 hottest IT jobs: Developers, developers, developers
It's a job seeker's market, if you've got the right tech skills. IT staffing specialist Modis identifies the 10 hottest IT jobs, based on the skills and roles its clients are eager to find and fill.
View ArticleWith worker retirements looming, IT starts to prepare for a workforce exodus
With 10,000 U.S. baby boomers turning 65 every day until 2030, the IT industry is among those that must plan how its workforce will be impacted when these employees eventually retire.
View ArticleIT pros get training on their own dime
Linda Bubbers got a tip early in her career: Become a Certified Netware Administrator and earn a transfer to a better team.
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Tough Interview Questions
We spoke with industry experts to get the advice that will help you craft better answers to what are some of the most common, and difficult, interview questions.
View ArticleHow to Build a Software Developer Talent Pipeline
Hiring developers is a lot like sales: You must build and engage a pipeline of qualified candidates to accelerate time-to-hire. Some hiring companies are using voluntary coding challenges to do just that.
View ArticleHow the CIO Role Is Changing As Business Needs Evolve
A recent survey from IT staffing firm Modis reaffirms what we all know: The role of CIOs, and the IT department they direct, is changing. Not only do the vast majority of companies view their CIOs as...
View ArticleFor big raises in IT, look to mobile, security, big data
IT salaries will remain mostly stagnant in 2015, except for workers with highly coveted skill sets, according to a report tracking IT salaries and skills demand in the coming years.
View ArticleRecruiting challenges spur higher salaries, better perks
Skilled job seekers are in an enviable position in the simmering tech industry, as hiring managers compete for talent, boost job offers, and improve on-the-job perks to keep existing employees from...
View ArticleWorkers intrigued by wearables for the office
Employees are eager to incorporate wearable devices into their work routines but aren't convinced the technology will make their jobs easier and want employers to cover the costs, according to a survey...
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